You should have a first degree from a UK university or the international equivalent.  The required subject area and grade for this discipline varies with each of our programmes.  In exceptional circumstances work experience may also be considered.  Please see our prospectus entry for each programme for further details: Information Systems, Internet Computing and Security Technologies and Applications.

Yes.  You can apply to study on the Information Systems programme which requires less grounding in a computing related discipline.

Yes. Each application will be considered on its own merits. You should emphasize what you consider to be relevant experience in your application.

You can apply online or by post.  See here for further details.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. The University will require some evidence of an applicant’s proficiency in the English language, where the applicant’s first language is not English.  See here for further details.

If you have supplied all the required supporting documents, a decision should be made no longer than 4 weeks after you receive an acknowledgement e-mail from us.

All MSc students are normally guaranteed a place in University accommodation if they wish.  See here for further details.

Yes.  Further details can be found here.

You will be expected to spend your full-time studying - a minimum of 37 hours per week. As well as attending lectures and laboratory sessions, you will have coursework assignments and projects to complete, and you are expected to make full use of the extensive library and study services.

Your personal tutor and other academic lecturers are available to offer advice - all academics have dedicated student hours in which students can call and obtain advice, or you can book an appointment to talk for longer.

We pride ourselves in trying to provide you with the best possible quality of education.  Most of our modules are therefore taught by our own academic staff who have a range of industrial and research backgrounds, all hold doctorates, and all have been trained to teach in higher education (Higher Education Academy accredited).  Some modules are taught by external and highly experienced professionals, but only because we think their experience gives you the best education in that subject, such as in a highly industrial relevant subject.  Take a look at who teaches which subject in our current student resources.

All first year students are normally guaranteed a place in University accommodation if they wish.  See here for further details.

The halls of residence all have broadband Internet access included in the residential fees. In addition, the computer laboratories are accessible at all times using a swipe card.